Formula One World Championship career

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Robert Charles "Bob" Cortner (born April 16, 1927 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, USA – died May 19, 1959 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, Indiana, USA) was a United States automobile racing driver. He was killed while attempting to qualify for his first Formula One race.

The track was windy during Cortner's qualifying attempt for the Indianapolis 500. On his attempt, Cortner's car was caught in a crosswind which sent the car to the infield. The car then shot across the track, plunging into the outer wall. Cortner struck his head off of the steering wheel and was transported to the hospital, where he later died of head injuries.